A-League Round 2 - Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United

The Mariners were the only side to win on the opening weekend, narrowly edging Melbourne Heart away from home, and Graham Arnold's men will take plenty from that performance.

Central Coast were disciplined in their game plan under Arnold and will need to be on their game again when a determined Adelaide United come to town.

The Reds are fired up to avenge for last season's wooden spoon and although they did not get the result they were after against Newcastle Jets last week, a scoreless draw was enough to kickstart their season of redemption and they will come to Gosford ready to play.

However, I believe this match has a 0-0 draw written all over it as the Mariners don't seem to have too much zing in attack and the Reds laboured through the midfield last week causing little ado up front.

About the author

Andrew Slevison is an avid sports fan, particularly of the world game. The Melbourne, Australia native, who has spent time living in London and travelling South America, takes a keen interest in the English Premier League and Major League Soccer and rates his best live footballing moment as the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil.